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Obsolescent vs. Obsolete
Obsolescent
/ˌɒbsəˈlesənt◂/Examples:
Many fear that manual skills are becoming obsolescent.VCRs are now largely considered obsolescent technology.The company's practices have grown obsolescent over time.
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Obsolete
/ˈɒbsəliːt/Examples:
The technology was rendered obsolete by newer innovations.His thinking is now considered obsolete in modern contexts.She found an obsolete manual that was no longer relevant.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Obsoleescent means something is in the process of becoming outdated but is not yet obsolete.
- Obsolete indicates something is completely out of date and no longer in use.
- Obsolescent items can still be found in use even though they are being replaced.
- Obsolete items are typically no longer used at all.
- Remember: obsoLEScent is LESS out of use, while obsolete is OUT of use entirely.
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